1948 Smith Corona Sterling #4A280390
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Em Barnes (yarn8934)
Created: 09-30-2026 at 06:34AM
Last Edit: 10-07-2026 at 04:59AM
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Kathy Bates. Purchased 9.29.2026 from Goodwill online, Hillsboro OR. Received 10.06.2026, nicely padded and packed, except the machine was upside down in the box. 1 Bent foot not sure if it was like that or due to shipping. Missing paper bail. Original metal spools but ribbon doesn't appear to move when keys are hitting? Dirty and needs some work! PICA. #Smith-Corona #Sterling #black #USA #1940s
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Hunter: Em Barnes (yarn8934)
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Started collecting in March 2021 when an Olympia SM3 caught my eye at a thrift store. By May 2021, I was up to nine. By September 2021, my husband jumped in to the pool with both feet and our collection grew to 37. Phew. By October 2022 we had 64. In 2023 we began attending and hosting events where we can share our collection with the community and other collectors. We've sold or given away over 40. Good times.
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